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March is a humdinger of a month – in addition to green beer for St. Patrick’s Day and the candy crunch of Hershey’s Mini Eggs leading up to Easter, we’re also celebrating Earth Hour, one remarkable hour honouring the planet and taking a stand on climate change. As a LEED-certified project, Markham Square is committed to promoting eco-friendly initiatives like Earth Hour. Read on to see how you can help the planet and the people who live on it, starting with just one hour this month. WHEN IS EARTH HOUR? Earth Hour 2018 takes place on Saturday March 24th, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m….

We’re reading a lot about self-care in the media recently – about how important it is to take care of your mind, body, and soul. Luckily, life at Markham Square offers convenient opportunities to attend to all three. In addition to a stateof- the-art fitness centre and amenity spaces designed to encourage community and social connection; in addition to suite interiors bathed in natural light; in addition to an amazing neighbourhood location connected to nature, entertainment, retail, restaurants, and more; Markham Square also offers access to two renowned educational institutions. We already gave you a snapshot of York University’s remarkable new 21st century campus (if…

Toronto. Los Angeles. New York. Atlanta. Denver. What do these cities have in common? They are among a distinguished group representing the short list for Amazon’s next headquarters. Announced last month, the list of 20 cities includes a single Canadian entry (beating out 11 other bids north of the border, including Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Halifax, and Montreal, and selected from 238 submissions in total) – kudos to the 6ix! Earlier this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, giving credence to the rumours that Canada’s business capital is a serious contender for HQ2. But how did we make the list…

There’s nothing worse than the sound of the alarm clock blasting you, unwillingly, into consciousness on another dark morning (kudos if you’re using a Philips Wake-Up Light, at least you can pretend the sun has risen by 6 a.m.). Despite your best intentions to get up early and drag yourself to the gym, most of us can’t be blamed for hitting snooze. And breaking a sweat after work, when your friends are urging you to come out for a drink? The odds are slim. But there is one tiny but powerful item you already own that can help you get…

It’s January. Cue the post-holiday sales on protein powder and a million resolutions to eat healthy and get fit (according to a recent YouGov poll, those topped the list for most popular New Year’s resolutions in 2018). But when the mercury drops and the snow comes down it can be hard to find the motivation to get to the gym. Luckily, for residents at Markham Square, the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (TPASC) is a hop, skip, and a jump away, putting fitness, fun, and community close at hand. If you haven’t heard of the TPASC, allow us to introduce…

Canada is famous for winter. The world over, we’re known as a country that finds ways to stay healthy, happy, and entertained through six months of freezing temperatures. How? Because we know that a little snow on the ground only adds to winter cheer. Because we know that, on a cold day, there’s nothing that a cup of hot chocolate can’t fix. Because we know that winter means snowmen, tobogganing, sparkling lights, mulled wine, roaring fires, and a remarkable lineup of cold weather events. Here are some of the best ones coming to Markham this season. Cheers to winter! Ice…

Love it or hate it, technology has become an integral part of our lives. From smartphones to smart homes, we live in a digitally-driven world. But enjoying the conveniences of technology doesn’t mean having to live in a mess of wires, cables, and screens. These six products demonstrate how technology and art can combine seamlessly to make our world better and more beautiful. Samsung The Frame TV Ask any interior designer what their pet peeve is when designing a living space and their answer will likely be “figuring out how to hide the television.” Well designers rejoice because Samsung has introduced The Frame, a…

Ideal Developments and OnePiece Developments believes that Markham Square should offer its residents more than just a place to live, but a home within a community. The 9th floor amenity spaces are designed to be fluid, harmoniously flowing from indoor to outdoor, from celebration to relaxation and from entertainment to recreation, giving residents the opportunity to be more of a community. Whether you’re hosting a large celebration or a small get together, the chic and sophisticated Party Room makes it an occasion to remember. Sleek wood details complement the stunning stone bar where your friends can gather and socialize. Lounge seating illuminated by contemporary lighting take your…

Toronto already scores top marks on many global rankings. This year alone the city was named the fourth “Most Livable City in the World” according to The Economist’s Global Liveability Report, one of the Top 10 “Most Reputable Cities in the World” according to a survey by Boston-based Reputation Institute (an honour which we also scored in 2016), and the “Most Diverse City in the World”, as named by BBC Radio. Our city rocks. And with the recent announcement of a partnership between Waterfront Toronto and Google-owned Sidewalk Labs to develop dewalk Toronto, a new technology-driven waterfront district, Toronto’s future looks remarkably…

Andy Williams might have sung, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but personally we think it’s the most remarkable. It’s the time of year when friends and families gather close together, when chilly nights are warmed by sparkling lights, when hot cocoa is a perfectly acceptable after-dinner drink, and when “hygge” gives us all an excuse to snuggle under a blanket and get cozy. The holidays are here! We’re not the only ones getting excited. Markham and Unionville have a line up of exciting events planned—everything from classic Nutcracker performances to breakfast with the big man himself (Q: How does Santa…